Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Math Classes

Today we went to the computer room and learned how to use various computer programs to help the students with any math trouble they may have. So, if your child is having trouble with any material they know where to find help on the computer.

LA Classes

Chapter 5 questions:


1. What did Vilda say to Topo that hurt him so badly?
2. What were the names of the two policemen?
3. What did Jenner tell the police he would do about the incident?
4. Who did Len say was responsible for stealing the bus?

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Math Classes

Here is an assessment students can do to see how much they know thus far in the unit.

1. B - 3 = 7 2. X + 5 = 11 3. 3 X = 12 4. - 5 N = 20

5. Y / 2 = 5 6. 2 M + 1 = 9 7. 5 A - 10 = - 30

Simplify the expressions #s 8 - 10

8. 3 ( 2X - 4) 9. 6N + 4R -8N + R 10. 3 + 7K + K - 2K

LA Classes

Homework over the extended weekend:

1. Read chapter 5 in Last Chance Summer, and write a summary.

2. Use the details you know about the characters in the book so far and draw a picture of that person. This is to be completed in your scribbler.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

LA Classes

Homework: read and complete chapter 4 questions.


1. What did Jenner have planned for the boys?
2. Why didn’t Marl find the Drum exciting?
3. How did the boys get the keys to the bus?
4. Why did Goat say they had 45 minutes?
5. Name the boys that stole the bus.
6. What reason did Marl give for the boys’ fighting?

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

LA Classes

Both LA Classes are to have chapters 1,2 and 3 questions and summaries completed.

Chapter 3 questions.
1.Describe Vilda, the cook, in five points.
2. Describe Len in five points.
3. Why were Len and Marl going to fight?
4. Why couldn’t Jenner use his strategies with Len?
5. What information would you find in Marl’s file?
6. What did Jenner want Goat to do for Marl?

Monday, April 18, 2011

Math Classes

Today we worked on using like terms in expressions. Also, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 should be completed in the students' booklets.

LA 7B

Students are to write a summary for chapter 3 from their novel. Any unanswered questions from the first two chapters should have been completed already.

Friday, April 15, 2011

LA Classes

LA 7A should have chapter's 1-3 questions and summaries completed.
Chapter 3 questions.
1.Describe Vilda, the cook, in five points.
2. Describe Len in five points.
3. Why were Len and Marl going to fight?
4. Why couldn’t Jenner use his strategies with Len?
5. What information would you find in Marl’s file?
6. What did Jenner want Goat to do for Marl?

LA 7B should have chapter's 1-2 questions and summaries completed.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

LA 7A

Question 2 questions: 1. What is the Jenner farm? 2. Why didn’t Marl want people to see into his eyes? 3. Why didn’t Marl back down from Topo? 4. Why would Marl be blamed if they did fight? 5. Who saved Marl from getting beat up? 6. Describe Topo in five points. 7. Describe Goat in five points.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Math 8C

Homework: page 6.1 #s 1-12

LA Classes

Homework: Students must complete a summary for chapter 1 in Last Chance Summer. The summary should be 5-6 lines and include the most important details of the chapter. * LA 7A was very prepared for class today, however not everyone had their homework completed.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Math 8C

Homework: sheet 6.2 Solving equations.

LA Classes

We began a novel study today, Last Chance Summer, and students should be taking the book home every night. Last Chance Summer Chapter 1 1. Describe Marl in five points. 2. Why was Marl at the police station? 3. Why did Marl leave the Harcourts? 4. Why did Marl have "almond eyes"? 5. In school, what did Marl struggle with the most? 6. What was CC at Ryerson? 7. Paraphrase Marl’s dream. 8. A)Describe an "outward hurting" kid. B)Describe an "inward hurting" kid. 9. Why do people become rippers? 10. Write down two words you were unfamiliar with in this chapter.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

LA 7B

Homework: Bullies and Bytes questions.

Math Classes

Homework: sheet 9.3 Test this Thursday, chapter 9!!!

Monday, April 4, 2011

LA 7A

Homework: Bullying and Bytes questions are to be completed.

Math 8C

I would like to have a quiz this week on chapter 9, so students should be studying and getting additional help if required.

Math 8B

Homework: review of relations worksheet I would like to have a quiz on chapter 9 this week, so stuents should be studying and getting additional help if required.